Tuna Sauce Recipe

Name: Tuna Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb fresh tuna or 16 ounces canned tuna; 1 onion (chopped); 2 tomatoes (chopped); 2 stalks celery (Chopped); ½ cup tomato sauce; 1 sweet red pepper (chopped); 1 teaspoon tomato paste or 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon basil (fresh basil is preferable); ¼ teaspoon chili powder or ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 bay leaves; 1 ¼ cups water; ¼ teaspoon parsley; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

12 lb fresh tuna or 16 ounces canned tuna
1 onion (chopped)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
2 stalks celery (Chopped)
½ cup tomato sauce
1 sweet red pepper (chopped)
1 teaspoon tomato paste or 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fresh garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon basil (fresh basil is preferable)
¼ teaspoon chili powder or ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 bay leaves
1 ¼ cups water
¼ teaspoon parsley
salt and black pepper

1
Saute the onion with oil and 1/4 cup water, add the celery ( cook it for 3 minutes);.
2
Add the chopped ttomatoes, tomato paste or sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper, hot red peppers powder/crushed hot pepper, garlic, basil, bay leaves and one cup water.
3
Cook it for 10 minutes.
4
Open the canned tuna and place it on tight strainer and rinse once with fresh wate.
5
Put in the tuna in the sauce.
6
Cook it for 10 minutes; Sprinkle the parsley; black pepper and salt to taste; Remove from heat.
7
Serve it cold or warm with pasta, rice or bread.

1688

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

356

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb fresh tuna or 16 ounces canned tuna, 1 onion (chopped), 2 tomatoes (chopped), 2 stalks celery (Chopped), and more.

Yes, Tuna Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna Sauce

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